Pine Martens: The Comeback
Small populations survived in Wales and areas of northern England at very low densities, but the only viable populations left could be found in the North West Highlands of Scotland where persecution pressures were less.
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The Truth About Monkeys as Pets
It is thought that over 11,200 monkeys are kept as pets in the UK.
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Forest Degradation Overlooked in the Amazon
Research discovered that selective logging and wildfires resulted in an annual loss of 54 billion tonnes of carbon from the Brazilian Amazon in 2010. This is the equivalent of 40% of the yearly carbon loss from deforestation.
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Africa's Parks Can Support More Lions
Africa's protected areas are capable of supporting three to four times as many wild lions, if those areas are properly funded and managed, according to a new study.
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Sniffing Rats May Save Pangolins
African giant rats are being trained to sniff out pangolins being trafficked for illegal trade.
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Red List Update
Two species of shark are now endangered and one primate is now critically endangered. The IUCN is now calling for urgent action to save them.
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